Cork ferry to France

When planning your trip with the Cork - Roscoff ferry, you can take advantage of the regular discounts available to specific passenger categories. Typically, infants and toddlers up to 3 years old travel for free, while children under 16 are entitled to lower ferry ticket rates.

Brittany Ferries operates the Cork - Roscoff ferry route with conventional cruise ferries, such as the Armorique, which are designed for long-haul travel. These vessels feature modern amenities and services for a comfortable and relaxed journey, including:

• Comfortable air-conditioned lounges and spacious outer decks with sea views
• Restaurants, cafés and bars serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and meals
• Entertainment including children’s play areas with activities and entertainers, cinema and TV lounges, and video game areas
• Duty-free shops and kiosks selling snacks, gifts and travel essentials
• Wi-Fi hotspot with a range of data bundles to stay connected during the trip

Accessibility

The Cork - Roscoff route is operated by ferries accessible to travellers with disabilities, featuring ramps and lifts to move between decks, adapted seating and amenities in common areas, as well as wheelchair accessible cabins with adapted amenities.

Brittany Ferries also offers boarding assistance upon request and prior notification at least 48 hr before your journey.

Important: accessibility features vary from vessel to vessel, so it is recommended to contact the operator at the time of booking for further details.

Cabins and accommodation

Yes, when travelling on the Cork ferry to France, you can book a cabin for up to 4 passengers. Depending on the ferry, you can choose from:

• Standard inside cabins
• Outside cabins with a sea view
• Deluxe cabins and suites with a double bed, extra amenities and a sea view
• Accessible cabins for passengers with disabilities
• Pet-friendly cabins

All cabins feature a desk, toiletries, and an ensuite bathroom.

Prices for private cabins start at around €93.

Can I travel first class?

Yes, on the Cork - Roscoff ferry, you can book a deluxe cabin for a first-class travel experience. These cabins typically have extra room and a sofa bed, as well as additional amenities and services such as a TV, minibar, Wi-Fi access, tea- and coffee-making facilities and complimentary breakfast.

Luggage

When traveling with Brittany Ferries, you can bring as many bags as you can carry on board by yourself, regardless of size or weight, at no extra cost.

You can store your luggage in the baggage room on deck 6, which remains closed until 20-30 min before arrival. For more details, contact the reception desk when you board the ferry.

Travelling with pets

You can bring your pet on the Cork ferry to France, provided you include it in your booking. During the trip, smaller pets must be kept in their carrier, while larger pets must wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead.

Make sure you bring along your pet’s health and travel documents, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for the journey.

Where do pets stay on the ferry?

When travelling with Brittany Ferries, your pet can either stay in a pet-friendly cabin, in the onboard kennels or in your vehicle. The ferries have designated walking areas, however, pets are not allowed in standard cabins, lounges or dining areas.

Important: if you decide to leave your pet in your vehicle, try to leave a window slightly open for ventilation.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Cork to Roscoff:

• The port of Cork can get very busy in the summer, so it is best to arrive at least 1.5-2 hr ahead of your ferry’s departure to clear check-in and passport control. If you are travelling with a vehicle, it’s recommended to be there 2-3 hr in advance.
• The sea can get a bit rough, so if you are sensitive to the waves, consider taking seasickness tablets before the trip. As always, you can discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
• Keep in mind that there is a time difference between Ireland and France, with Roscoff being 1 hr ahead of Cork. All times on Ferryhopper are local.
• For your return trip, make sure you book your tickets on the Roscoff - Cork ferry well in advance, especially if you are travelling with a vehicle.
• You can also travel from Ireland to France on the Rosslare - Cherbourg ferry.

Where to take the ferry from Cork to Roscoff

Ferries to Roscoff in France leave from Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal, also known as Cork Ferry Port, on the western side of Cork Harbour. The terminal is in the town of Ringaskiddy, which is roughly 16 km from Cork city centre and around 15 km from Cork Airport.

The facilities at the ferry terminal are limited and include an information desk during arrivals and departures, accessible toilets and baby-changing facilities, but no café or shop. You can find food in Ringaskiddy village and more services, hotels and car-hire agencies in Carrigaline, Cork city and at Cork Airport.

How to get to the port of Cork?

• By car: from central Cork, follow the N27 south, join the eastbound N40, then take exit 9 for the N28 towards Ringaskiddy and follow signs for the ferry terminal.
• By bus: buses 223 and 225 take around 40-50 min to reach Ringaskiddy, where the stop is about a 10-min walk from the port.
• By train: the nearest railway station is Cork Kent, which is a 30-min drive or 1-hr bus ride from the port.
• By taxi: the taxi ride to the port takes around 30 min from the centre of Cork and 20-25 min from the airport.

Where does the ferry arrive in Roscoff?

Ferries from Plymouth normally dock at Port de Bloscon (Gare Maritime de Roscoff), which is on the Brittany coast in north-western France. The port is about 1.5 km from the historic centre of Roscoff and 55 km from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES).

A free shuttle bus transports foot passengers from the ferry to the terminal, where you will find many traveller amenities, such as a café-bar, tourist information, free Wi-Fi, toilets, accessible facilities, vending machines and token-operated showers. The marina is about 300 m away and has additional bars, brasseries, shops and bicycle hire.